If I wanted to keep the tenant, I'd spread it out over at least 3 years, if I didn't care if they moved or not, 2 years, if I rather they moved anyway - all at once.Personally, for a long term tenant that has been easy to deal with, and has taken care of the house, I'm OK with rent sliding below market over time.I have a tenant now that is in her 4th year, and last year was the first time I raised her rent. 

I realize the learning curve is steep and my situation is plagued by obstacles, but I am confident with time and dedication, I can make this work.That being said, are there ways to make small amounts of money in real estate, considering the above?

I have a daughter who trusts that her dad is not an idiot since I own 46 units, and so she asked me if the plexiglass window in her Chicago rental apartment is legal...

She is like this super landlord with a land lording encyclopedia in her head.Is the tenant paying rent?

@Abe Husein  I worked with a woman from Canada and she has property in her name even though she is not a US Citizen.

 ( She said in her nicest voice).

In addition, she recently took the home off the market because she's agreed to sell with me but in her contract with the Realator he get a % if the house is sold within a year.

If the tenant doesn't even have the funds/credit to get electricity in her own name what makes you think that any judgement you pursue will ever have any shot at being collected?  

Sorry to jump in here.

The attorney advise the inherent seller to not show the house until there was a "firm deposit" on the property.